On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:31:48 +0100, "William Black"
wrote:
>>
>> So did Airbus. So what's the big deal? The 787 is infinitely more
>> successful than the A380 which may well never be profitable
>
>It doesn't matter.
>
>This is the airline industry.
>
>All that matters is profits.
Like every other company and industry on earth.
>
>The next major market to open up will be the long haul routes between India
>and China to Europe and the USA.
Gee, another great surprise. What do you think they're developing
these new aircraft for?
>
>The capacity needed will be vast as both the tourist and business markets
>expand exponentially over the next few years.
Baloney. They will increase incrementally, which has long since been
planned for.
>
>The A380 addresses this market, which is already dominated by Airbus
>products. The 787 is just another 300 seater wide-bodied jet.
>
Baloney again. Airbus is having huge problems selling the A380
because airports have to be rebuilt among other things and most of the
demand can be met with other aircraft that don't have this
requirement. Like the 787 and newer versions of the 747. |
